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Yum Brands (YUM) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
YUM rises 2.8% to $150.83, a 1-month high. Closed at $150.83, +2.82% vs the prior close of $146.69. Day range $149.20–$151.38, opened at $149.20.
Last close$150.83+2.82%
Day range149.20–151.38
Open149.20
Volume2.53M
52-week range134.26–170.14
Avg volume (20d)2.51M
YUM daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — YUM rises 2.8% to $150.83, a 1-month high
- Closed at $150.83, +2.82% vs the prior close of $146.69. Day range $149.20–$151.38, opened at $149.20.
- Volume was 2.53M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.38M.
- Price is +3.7% vs its 50-day average ($145.43) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($153.55).
- 52-week range $134.26–$170.14; today's close sits at 46% of that range, 11.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — YUM ends flat (-0.3%) to $146.69
- Closed at $146.69, -0.25% vs the prior close of $147.06. Day range $144.20–$147.06, opened at $146.82.
- Volume was 2.74M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 2.37M.
- Price is +0.8% vs its 50-day average ($145.46) and -4.5% vs its 200-day average ($153.55).
- 52-week range $134.26–$170.14; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 13.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — YUM ends flat (+0.2%) to $147.06, a 1-month high, 7 up days in a row
- Closed at $147.06, +0.21% vs the prior close of $146.75. Day range $145.98–$148.67, opened at $147.47.
- Volume was 2.33M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.39M.
- Price is +1.1% vs its 50-day average ($145.48) and -4.2% vs its 200-day average ($153.59).
- 52-week range $134.26–$170.14; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 13.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — YUM rises 1.3% to $146.75, a 1-month high, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $146.75, +1.33% vs the prior close of $144.82. Day range $143.94–$147.10, opened at $144.50.
- Volume was 2.69M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.38M.
- Price is +0.8% vs its 50-day average ($145.52) and -4.5% vs its 200-day average ($153.62).
- 52-week range $134.26–$170.14; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 13.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — YUM rises 1.3% to $144.82, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $144.82, +1.27% vs the prior close of $143.00. Day range $143.04–$145.47, opened at $144.00.
- Volume was 3.14M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 2.39M.
- Price is -0.6% vs its 50-day average ($145.65) and -5.8% vs its 200-day average ($153.66).
- 52-week range $134.26–$170.14; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 14.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 8, 2026 — YUM rises 1.9% to $143.00, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $143.00, +1.89% vs the prior close of $140.35. Day range $140.00–$144.08, opened at $140.40.
- Volume was 2.60M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.39M.
- Price is -2.0% vs its 50-day average ($145.89) and -7.0% vs its 200-day average ($153.71).
- 52-week range $134.26–$170.14; today's close sits at 24% of that range, 16.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — YUM rises 0.4% to $140.35, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $140.35, +0.36% vs the prior close of $139.84. Day range $139.80–$141.18, opened at $139.80.
- Volume was 2.34M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.38M.
- Price is -3.9% vs its 50-day average ($146.07) and -8.7% vs its 200-day average ($153.77).
- 52-week range $134.26–$170.14; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 17.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 6, 2026 — YUM rises 2.1% to $139.84
- Closed at $139.84, +2.10% vs the prior close of $136.97. Day range $136.75–$139.97, opened at $137.03.
- Volume was 2.16M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.38M.
- Price is -4.4% vs its 50-day average ($146.27) and -9.1% vs its 200-day average ($153.84).
- 52-week range $134.26–$170.14; today's close sits at 16% of that range, 17.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — YUM rises 0.6% to $136.97
- Closed at $136.97, +0.62% vs the prior close of $136.12. Day range $135.35–$138.06, opened at $136.63.
- Volume was 3.17M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 2.35M.
- Price is -6.5% vs its 50-day average ($146.43) and -11.0% vs its 200-day average ($153.90).
- 52-week range $134.26–$170.14; today's close sits at 8% of that range, 19.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — YUM dips 0.4% to $136.12
- Closed at $136.12, -0.42% vs the prior close of $136.69. Day range $135.95–$137.88, opened at $136.70.
- Volume was 1.75M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.35M.
- Price is -7.2% vs its 50-day average ($146.67) and -11.6% vs its 200-day average ($153.97).
- 52-week range $134.26–$170.14; today's close sits at 5% of that range, 20.0% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade YUM
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 29, 2026, Feb 4, 2026, Nov 4, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.00% (largest 2.8%).
- Liquidity: about 2.51M shares (≈$379.29M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $150.83 vs a range of $134.26–$170.14 (46% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 9, 2026 ($0.75/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Christopher Lee Turner sold 261 shares on Sep 1, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 1, 2026; 8-K Aug 21, 2026; 8-K Aug 7, 2026.
- Share count: 272.90M shares outstanding (Jul 30, 2026), -1.7% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Retail-Eating Places.
YUM market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 149.20 | 151.38 | 149.20 | 150.83 | 2.53M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 146.82 | 147.06 | 144.20 | 146.69 | 2.74M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 147.47 | 148.67 | 145.98 | 147.06 | 2.33M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 144.50 | 147.10 | 143.94 | 146.75 | 2.69M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 144.00 | 145.47 | 143.04 | 144.82 | 3.14M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 140.40 | 144.08 | 140.00 | 143.00 | 2.60M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 139.80 | 141.18 | 139.80 | 140.35 | 2.34M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 137.03 | 139.97 | 136.75 | 139.84 | 2.16M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 136.63 | 138.06 | 135.35 | 136.97 | 3.17M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 136.70 | 137.88 | 135.95 | 136.12 | 1.75M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 136.89 | 137.45 | 135.89 | 136.69 | 1.74M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 138.56 | 138.57 | 136.30 | 136.34 | 1.91M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 137.63 | 138.57 | 137.03 | 137.73 | 1.62M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 138.78 | 140.30 | 137.55 | 138.28 | 1.84M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 136.99 | 139.63 | 136.41 | 138.63 | 2.31M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 139.54 | 140.62 | 137.25 | 137.34 | 2.50M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 139.66 | 141.22 | 138.15 | 140.63 | 2.64M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 140.44 | 141.15 | 138.86 | 139.71 | 2.91M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 138.70 | 139.95 | 137.79 | 139.33 | 2.64M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 135.50 | 138.32 | 134.26 | 137.99 | 4.73M |
About Yum Brands
Yum Brands (YUM) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Retail-Eating Places”. Its business address is in LOUISVILLE, KY. State of incorporation: NC. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1041061.
YUM board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Paget Leonard Alves | Director | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Keith Barr | Director | Feb 9, 2026 |
| M. Brett Biggs | Director | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Stephen B Bratspies | Director | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Christopher M Connor | Director | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Brian C Cornell | Director | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Tanya Domier | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Susan Doniz | Director | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Weir Mirian M Graddick | Director | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Thomas Nelson | Director | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Kathleen K. Oberg | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Justin Skala | Director | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Christopher Lee Turner | Chief Executive Officer | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Scrivner Annie Young | Director | Feb 9, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Erika Burkhardt | Chief Legal Officer & Corp Sec | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Scott Mezvinsky | KFC Division CEO | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Aaron Powell | CEO - Pizza Hut | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Ranjith Roy | Chief Financial Officer | May 19, 2026 |
| David Eric Russell | Sr. Vice President, Controller | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Tracy L Skeans | COO and CPO | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Sean Tresvant | Taco Bell, CEO, YUM CCO | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Christopher Lee Turner | Chief Executive Officer | Sep 1, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Christopher Lee Turner | Sale | 261 | $153.64 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Scott Mezvinsky | Sale | 268 | $153.64 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Tracy L Skeans | Sale | 3,494 | $158.00 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | David Eric Russell | Sale | 7,961 | $153.15 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Scott Mezvinsky | Sale | 268 | $153.15 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Christopher Lee Turner | Sale | 261 | $153.15 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Christopher Lee Turner | Sale | 250 | $160.42 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Aaron Powell | Sale | 6,001 | $160.42 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Scott Mezvinsky | Sale | 277 | $160.42 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Scott Mezvinsky | Sale | 261 | $148.14 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Christopher Lee Turner | Sale | 270 | $148.14 |
| May 26, 2026 | Sean Tresvant | Sale | 3,000 | $154.68 |
| May 19, 2026 | Aaron Powell | Sale | 6,001 | $152.35 |
| May 15, 2026 | Tracy L Skeans | Sale | 9 | $152.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Tracy L Skeans | Sale | 521 | $152.00 |
YUM financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $8.21B | $1.56B | — | $2.01B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $7.55B | $1.49B | — | $1.69B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $7.08B | $1.60B | — | $1.60B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $6.84B | $1.32B | — | $1.43B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $6.58B | $1.57B | — | $1.71B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $8.68B, total liabilities $15.79B, cash $674.00M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
YUM earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $157.00 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $159.84 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $159.57 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $149.55 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $139.50 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $150.44 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $144.01 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $134.72 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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